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Blast from the Past

Blast from the Past

  • Status: Released
  • 12-02-1999
  • Runtime: 112 min
  • Score: 6.8
  • Vote count: 1151

Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant wife for himself.

Brendan Fraser

Adam

Alicia Silverstone

Eve

Christopher Walken

Calvin

Sissy Spacek

Helen

Dave Foley

Troy

Joey Slotnick

Soda Jerk

Rex Linn

Dave

Deborah Kellner

Miss Sweet

Nathan Fillion

Cliff

Jenifer Lewis

Dr. Aron

Cynthia Mace

Betty

Don Yesso

Jerry

Carmen More

Sophie

Dale Raoul

Mom

Hayden Tank

Adam age 3 1/2

Ryan Sparks

Adam age 8

Douglas Smith

Adam age 11

Scott Thomson

Young Psycho

Ted Kairys

Navy Pilot

Harry S. Murphy

Bob

Wendel Meldrum

Ruth

Richard Gilbert-Hill

Guest

Steve Bean

Harold

Ann Ryerson

Woman Guest #1

Donovan Scott

Ron

Hugh Wilson

Levy

John Roselius

Atkinson

Bill Gratton

Boss

William Duffy

Workman #1

Bill Stevenson

Workman #2

J. Bruce Eckert

Realtor

Karen Geraghty

Woman Buyer

Christopher Holloway

Man Buyer

Harrison Young

Bum

Jazzmun

Streetwalker

Hannah Kozak

Drunken Hag

Dori Mizrahi

Pakistani

Fred Pierce

Bystander #1

Annie O'Donnell

Woman

Caroline Wilson

Child

Julie Zelman

Mother

Monty Ash

Old Jewish Man

Sheila Shaw

Bakery Clerk

Michael Hagiwara

Hotel Registration Clerk

Todd Susman

Butcher

Rosalee Mayeux

Hotel Registration Clerk

Danny Zorn

Bellboy

Rod Britt

Hotel Desk Clerk

Robb Skyler

Marine Manager

Todd Robert Anderson

Jason

Michael Gallagher

Jonathan

Mary Ann Hermansen

Heather

Jonathan Stockwell Baker

Broker

Brian Blondell

Mr. Brown

Sonya Eddy

Postal Worker

Mary Portser

Woman Guest #2

Hubert Hodgin

Bystander #2

Gary Cruz

Low Rider

Robert Sacchi

Bogart DJ

Gina-Raye Carter

1940's Dancer (uncredited)

The Movie Mob

**The crazy story and wacky lovable characters make Blast from the Past a one-of-a-kind rom-com delight everyone needs to see.** One of the best romcoms you have probably never heard of. With its original and unique story, Blast from the Past charms audiences with its zany fish-out-of-water premise and fun cast. Brenden Fraser's lovable innocent, and ignorant character delights as this literally sheltered young man leaves home (a bomb shelter he had lived in his entire life) and enters the world for the first time. What a crazy concept! I haven't seen another movie like it. Its clever, hilarious, and even a little inspiring, with Fraser's Adam restoring some hope and care in the hearts of his newfound jaded friends through his 1960s upbringing and manners. The goofy side characters and outrageous story make Blast from the Past a laugh-out-loud delight that everyone can enjoy for a stay-in date night movie. My wife always includes this film in her favorite movies of all time.

GenerationofSwine

This was made in 99. Imagine what would happen if it was made today, in 2020, where people would shriek at them and the media would dig into their past to find anything they could smear them with while claiming that they are evil incarnate just because they are Boomers and the Greatest Generation... ... that would be a seriously depressing film. Instead it was made in 99 when they could make fun of BOTH the current culture and the past culture in a juxtaposition that is both hysterical and heart warming while making an interesting culture point that is under-played because the point of this is a comedy and the moral message takes a back seat to entertainment because, it was 99, when movies were made to entertain first and foremost. Yeah, you couldn't see this made today because Hollywood would feel compelled to make a point to paint every in the fallout shelter as evil. But, in 99, it was hysterical escapism.

Andre Gonzales

I only watched this movie because I have a major crush on Alicia Silverstone. Turned out to be a awesome movie and one of my favorites of all time.

RalphRahal

I absolutely loved Blast from the Past! It’s one of those movies that just leaves you feeling warm and happy. Brendan Fraser is fantastic in this; he nails the charm and innocence of Adam, making him such a lovable character. And Christopher Walken? He’s just brilliant as always—he brings so much personality to the role, balancing his quirky and serious sides perfectly. Honestly, both of them were spot-on and made the movie so enjoyable. The story, while completely ridiculous, is part of what makes it so fun. It’s not trying to be overly realistic, and that’s okay because the movie embraces its silliness in the best way. Despite the crazy premise, the script actually works—it’s lighthearted, funny, and has just the right amount of emotional depth to keep you invested. It’s definitely one of those feel-good films you can watch again and again. Sure, it’s a bit out there, but that’s part of its charm. If you’re looking for something heartwarming and entertaining, this movie hits all the right notes.